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21. A wolf with hunger fierce and bold

First Line:
A wolf with hunger fierce and bold
Last Line:
But a pretended friend is worse
Author:
John Gay (Absolute)
DMI number:
24334

22. An owl of grave deport and mien

First Line:
An owl of grave deport and mien
Last Line:
Fools in derision follow fools
Author:
John Gay (Absolute)
DMI number:
33380

23. An abbot rich whose taste was good

First Line:
An abbot rich whose taste was good
Last Line:
First mend the faults they find in others
Author:
John Gay (Absolute)
DMI number:
21903

24. All superstition from thy breast repel

First Line:
All superstition from thy breast repel
Last Line:
Nor Paul nor Swithin rules the clouds or wind
Author:
John Gay (Absolute)
DMI number:
30266

25. All upstarts insolent in place

First Line:
All upstarts insolent in place
Last Line:
Shall prove of caterpillar breed
Author:
John Gay (Absolute)
DMI number:
25119

26. As Jove his lower world surveyed

First Line:
As Jove his lower world surveyed
Last Line:
For shame go home and live content
Author:
John Gay (Speculation)
DMI number:
1740

27. As Jupiter's all seeing eye

First Line:
As Jupiter's all seeing eye
Last Line:
And proud ambition of mankind
Author:
John Gay (Absolute)
DMI number:
24898

28. As Cupid in Cythera's grove

First Line:
As Cupid in Cythera's grove
Last Line:
Must still be coupled with its cares
Author:
John Gay (Absolute)
DMI number:
23415

29. As a young stag a thicket past

First Line:
As a young stag a thicket past
Last Line:
For custom conquers fear and shame
Author:
John Gay (Absolute)
DMI number:
37022

30. As when some skilful cook to please each guest

First Line:
As when some skilful cook to please each guest
Last Line:
And Tonson yield to Lintott's lofty name
Author:
John Gay (Absolute)
DMI number:
7309